I am yours (Psalm 119:94; CSB).
Such as I am, Lord, I’m yours,
In body, in heart, and in mind.
My spirit and soul, Lord, are yours,
In longing, in love, and in prayer.
Such as I am, Lord, I’m yours:
We’re facing the years hand in hand.
My sickness and pain, Lord, are yours:
In darkness and anguish, we share.
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NLT).
In all their suffering he also suffered (Isaiah 63:9; NLT).
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I am nothing but dust and ashes (Genesis 18:27; NIV).
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart (Psalm 73:26; NLT).
I was so foolish and ignorant – I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny (Psalm 73:22-24; NLT).
Since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering (Romans 8:17; NLT).
Being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground (Luke 22:44; NIV).